YOUTH CONTESTS NOW OPEN FOR FILM, VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP, AND INNOVATIVE IDEAS AT THE 2ND IAVE WORLD SUMMIT FOR YOUTH VOLUNTEERING

Deadline to Submit Applications is August 31

Partners of the Americas (Partners), Universidad del Norte (UNINORTE), and the International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE) seek submissions for youth prizes to be awarded at the 2nd IAVE World Summit for Youth Volunteering (World Summit) in Barranquilla, Colombia from November 3- 5, 2011. Three contests are now open:

Film Festival - Films will demonstrate the magnitude that volunteering can have by highlighting various youth-led projects and movements to help transform communities in positive ways. Ten finalists will have their films showcased at the Summit. The three top finalists will receive a grant to attend the Summit and other prizes.

100 Ideas for Youth Volunteerism - Youth delegations from different regions can submit ideas for transforming youth volunteering and creating new initiatives. A selected jury will determine the best 10 ideas from different regions, creating the best 100 ideas for the Summit. A publication will be available to promote these ideas providing youth with practical tools to implement them in their communities.

Heroes of the Millennium - Three finalists will be recognized for innovative projects that have the potential to be replicated in other communities. Finalists will receive a grant to attend the Summit and other prizes.